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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.34 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.34 and 336 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.34 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.34 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.34 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 224,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,562.24/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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